§ 74-787. Restoration or replacement.
(a)
If a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged in any manner, to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire activity or structure, it shall be restored only if such use complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(b)
If a nonconforming structure is destroyed or damaged in any manner to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 75 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, it shall be restored only if it complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(c)
Where a conforming structure devoted to a nonconforming activity is damaged less than 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, or where a nonconforming structure is damaged less than 75 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, either may be repaired or restored, provided any such repair or restoration is started within 12 months and completed within 18 months from the date of partial destruction.
(d)
The cost of land or any factors other than the cost of the structure are excluded in the determination of cost or restoration for any structure or activity devoted to a nonconforming use.
(e)
For the replacement or restoration of preexisting nonconforming manufactured homes the following shall apply:
(1)
The replacement manufactured home shall comply with all building and construction codes in the Commonwealth of Virginia applicable to manufactured homes.
(2)
The replacement manufactured home shall be located on the same parcel so as to comply with all current yard and setback requirements of this chapter.
(Code 1990, § 14-66; Ord. No. 08-02, § 7., 5-13-2008(2); Ord. No. 14-05, 10-14-2014)
(Code 1990, § 14-66; Ord. No. 08-02, § 7., 5-13-2008(2); Ord. No. 14-05, 10-14-2014)